Amy Budd, the co-curator of our current exhibition, shares the inspiration and research behind the show, and the key texts that shaped their understanding of Monica Sjöö’s work.
Edible Spell for a New Mood by Jesse Darling – World Poetry Day 2022
This World Poetry Day we are sharing a selection of poems by artist Jesse Darling, whose exhibition No Medals No Ribbons is currently on display at Modern Art Oxford. Edible Spell for a New Mood is a seasonal recipe by Darling. The poem was originally published in the Ignota Diary (2021), an illustrated diary book… Continue reading Edible Spell for a New Mood by Jesse Darling – World Poetry Day 2022
Chickens, Gem Mountains and 2,500 Moons
A cube-shaped planet made of emeralds. A world with 2,500 moons. A tropical paradise of palm trees and pools. Artists Lilli Tranborg and Arbie Edward share the imagined planets created by young people from Children Heard and Seen and the handmade botanical inks used to bring them to life.
Open Call 2026
Open call for collaborative micro-commissions at Modern Art Oxford. Paid opportunity for collectives and creative collaborations based in South East England.
Two New Major Exhibitions Coming to Modern Art Oxford: Kira Freije and Olivia Plender
We are delighted to announce two major exhibitions sharing our Upper Gallery spaces this spring. From 23 May to 16 August, Kira Freije presents ‘Unspeak the Chorus’ and Olivia Plender presents ‘Little Fennel’s Complaint’.
5 Reasons We Love Lavazza
Discover 5 short reasons we love stocking Lavazza in the Café.
Call Out: MA by Research in the Arts
The School of Arts at Oxford Brookes University is inviting applications to complete an MA by Research project in collaboration with Modern Art Oxford. Projects may be either practice- or text-based, and we are especially interested in proposals that relate to one of the following research areas. · Innovations in Curatorial Practice (new and historic)·… Continue reading Call Out: MA by Research in the Arts
Inside Foraging Connections: Artist Interview
Explore the Foraging Connections exhibition in this extended interview with artists Arbie Edward and Lilli Tranborg, focusing on collaboration, nature, and sustainable materials.
How Can Art Respond to Social and Political Change?
Discover how artists at Modern Art Oxford have responded to social and political change, from apartheid and HIV/AIDS to nuclear threat and global justice.
Young Creatives Collective: Applications Now Open!
Modern Art Oxford is now inviting applications for the Young Creatives Collective 2026–2027, a free, year-long opportunity for 16–18 year olds living in Oxfordshire.
A Look Closer: Suzanne Treister, Post-Surveillance Art
An in‑depth exploration of Suzanne Treister’s Post‑Surveillance Art (2014), its connection to Edward Snowden’s NSA leaks, Treister’s pioneering practice in internet art, and the ongoing relevance of visibility and control in digital culture.
2025 Round-Up
It was quite the year – here’s what we got up to!